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Technology 2 Intermediate Tech Canyon View Jr. DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT/CLASS OUTLINE Mr. Aston
GENERAL OUTLINE- This class will increase the student's team work, and problem solving skills. They will be introduced to the technological systems in Aerospace, Communications, Construction, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Energy-Power-Transportation. The curriculum is designed around understanding technological systems, their impacts on society, and careers associated with each system. This class is available to all students, no matter what their race, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin is.
CLASS FEES -An integral part of this CTE (career and technical education) course is the production of projects. The school board approved a class fee associated with this course, paid at registration, which covers the cost of supplies necessary to learn the competencies and skills associated with this class. Students will be on a self pace program for much of the semester. They will be able to choose many of the activities they do from a list, but must complete activities from at least 4 of the 8 areas listed at http://cvjh.alpinedistrict.org/Faculty/aston411/IntermediateTechEd.htm but may do several activities from one of the areas.
HOMEWORK - Homework will consist of studying for tests, reports, and working on projects. Homework due on a day when the student is absent must be turned in at the beginning of the next class attended, or it is late.
ATTENDANCE POLICY - This is a participation class. A tardy is defined as the student not in their assigned seat when the tardy bell rings. Excused absences for pre-authorized school activities will not result in a loss of daily points, but not attending class for any other reason will result in a loss of points at the instructor's discretion. We have 4 different rooms we will use this year. Leaving the classroom where the class is working on their activity, without the instructor's permission for any reason, will be a sluff and will be reported to the administration office. A sluff will be dealt with using the method discussed in the grading procedure.
GRADING PROCEDURE-CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PLAN - Grades will be determined by category points. Safety/Participation/Clean-up points are 30% of the grade which includes attendance, clean up, behavior, and following safety procedures. Breaking a safety rule will result in the loss of 10 points. Breaking a class rule will result in the loss of 5 points per occurrence and is not limited to one occurrence in a day. A sluff will result in the loss of 30 points. The student starts the quarter with 50 points in this category. The assignments including projects make up 40% of the grade and the other 30% is for safety and activity tests.
How to contact Mr. Aston :
Email : I read my email daily and this is your best way to get a timely response. aston411@alpine.k12.ut.us .
Phone: 227-8748 x127 is my school phone. It is preferred that you do not call during class time as the secretaries will just take a message. Calls between 2:15 and 3:00 will be most likely to get to me the quickest, if you can get through.
Note with the student : I will contact you as needed, or just write a note back.
Parent visits : You are welcome to visit any time before or after school and are invited to attend class with your student if you wish. You must check in with the front office and get a guest pass before visiting any class while school is in session.
Mr. Aston's Web Site
http://cvjh.alpinedistrict.org/Faculty/aston411/aston411.html
SPECIAL HELP- The instructor is available at 7:35 am, and immediately after school. Other times may be arranged.
Student Name _____________________________ Period _______
COMPUTER LAB AND SHOP USAGE RULES
1. Computers and other equipment should be turned on and off only when instructed by the teacher. Playing online computer games, not part of an assignment could result in loss of computer use by student.
2. Only the program screen should be displayed. Any other display will result in shutdown of the computer. Students must complete the missed work outside of class in the lab time or at home.
3. Students may not install or remove any programs on the computer unless directed by the teacher.
4. Computers, labs, and equipment are not to be defaced or damaged in any way. Students will be held liable.
5. Students must work only on their assigned equipment. Violation of this will result in loss of class time to complete the assignment. Students must complete the missed work outside of class in the lab, at a time at the teacher's convenience or at home.
6. No parts of equipment (or work area) may be exchanged with other equipment.
7. If a student notices anything wrong with his/her workstation, he/she needs to notify the teacher at the beginning of class.
8. Any cost for repairs, cleanup, or replacement for any graffiti, theft, or vandalism will be paid for by the students involved and their parents. There will also be a loss of up to all 50 participation points, which will reduce the student's grade by up to 3 full grades. Charges may also be filed with the police.
My student has my permission to use the internet in this class.
Yes/ No
I have read the disclosure document and I will support the class rules and my student has my permission to safely use the equipment in the lab.
Please sign below that you have read and understand the above rules.
Student's Signature __________________________________________
Guardian's Signature _________________________________________ Date ____________________
Student Information Sheet:
Some of our outside school assignments require use of a computer and internet. Please answer these questions so that I may see which students have home access to internet.
Do you have the internet at home? Yes/ No Does your student have permission to use it? Yes/ No
Emergency Phone # _________________ Who is the contact person? _____________
What is parent/Guardian's Email Address ________________________________________?
Do you have any concerns or helpful information for me about how to better help your student? If so please attach a note or send me an email at aston411@alpine.k12.ut.us